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Butter Factory future in good hands

CFG members inspect the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre Store. THE SHOP@bfac is an outlet for local artists to display and sell their wares and has been a successful business addition to the Cooroy arts precinct. (L-R) Jim Ennis, outgoing president Tex Pipke, incoming president Duncan MacQueen, Carol Watkins, Barbara Luff and Stan Ryan. (absent from photo Chris Bell) SEE STORY PAGE 2

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CFG head pleased with Cooroy success After over four years of successfully leading the inaugural Cooroy Future Group, president Tex Pipke says he is pleased to welcome new energy into the team.

Tex said he is ready to “wind down somewhat” and “give someone else the chance to grow CFG’s contribution to the Cooroy community”.

In presenting his report at the recent AGM, Tex outlined the many achievements of the fully volunteer board, including the annual Cooroy Fusion Festival.

“It is estimated that over 10,000 people visited Cooroy (in 2017) to partake in this free fun event,” he said.

“Committee chair Chris Bell and his intrepid team of volunteers excelled any previous efforts to put on ... far and away the best Fusion Festival ever.”

Noosa Shire Mayor, Tony Wellington, said the success of the Fusion Festival has been recognised and is now considered a signature event on the Shire calendar to be enjoyed by all residents.

“Noosa Council is extremely happy with the ongoing success and excellent management of the Cooroy Butter Factory,” Mayor

Wellington said.

“This partnership between Council and the Cooroy Future Group demonstrates that community involvement can lead to improved activation of public facilities.

“Having transmogrified from the Lower Mill Board, I am also aware that the organisation maintains an interest in the whole precinct, not just the Butter Factory.

“Council looks forward to continuing engagement with Cooroy Future Group to the benefit of Cooroy generally.”

The Cooroy Butter Factory Art Centre has also grown under the CFG, with this year’s achievements including the opening of the BFAC shop (THE SHOP @ bfac) and painting of the inside art space, thanks to volunteers and generous donations from Bunnings and Dulux.

Tex acknowledged the efforts of staff and volunteers at the Butter Factory to bring “even better exhibitions and greater visitation to the Centre”.

This year the BFAC arts precinct hosted the biannual international potters’ conference ‘Smoke on the Water’ which saw artists from all over the world

Newly elected CFG president Duncan MacQueen with outgoing president Tex Pipke gather in Cooroy and the hinterland with positive feedback received from participants.

Other events delivered in 2016/17 in cooperation with the CFG and support from the local community include The Great Noosa Trail Walk, Pink Precinct Fun Trail, the annual Noosa District High School art exhibition and a range of community based workshops and exhibitions.

A new exciting event

underway for May/June 2918 is the Local Heroes exhibition, with local artists painting local people. Applications for this exhibition are currently open and close 2 October, 2017.

At the recent CFG AGM, Tex Pipke tendered his resignation after fourand-a-half years at the helm. He will remain as Treasurer.

Duncan MacQueen has been elected the new president.

Duncan has been Treas-

urer for six months. He recently retired from a successful consulting business as a Geophysicist, working with major international companies and is now pursuing his lifelong interests as musician, photographer and now videographer – creative skills which he brings to the new role.

Tex acknowledged the role of his volunteer board and the many hours contributed for the benefit of the Cooroy community.

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Can you help make a Brighter Future 4 Kids THE Brighter Future 4 Kids proudly announced two important changes to their Foundation today, with the introduction of co-patrons Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM OAM and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM, and its new program Uniform 4 Kids.

The Uniform 4 Kids program was pioneered by Order of Australia recipient and Cooroy resident Yvonne Pattinson in 2015 who started recycling police uniforms and turning them into

clothing for children in remote and rural areas in Australia. A partnership with the Brighter Future 4 Kids Foundation has resulted in a further collaboration to its successful Shoes & Socks 4 Kids program.

The charity aims to provide 100,000+ items of clothing per annum to kids in need, within its first five years.

Much to their delight, several items of clothing were recently provided to children in Papua New Guinea.

Because Yvonne’s idea has grown so rapidly, she is now looking for some

Old police uniforms being recycled into clothes for underprivileged children by Yvonne Pattinson

help and is starting a Drop in Centre at the CWA Hall every Friday morning from 9am to 11am commencing on October 20.

“I’m hoping people will turn up to cut out, to sew, to sew on buttons, to iron, to make a cup of tea or just turn up for a cuppa and a chat each week,” says Yvonne. I’m looking forward to meeting many people who want to meet new friends and to make difference.”

If you’d like to find out more, drop in to the CWA Hall on Friday the 20 th or call Yvonne on 5447 7716.

Feet An educational and humanitarian trip to Vietnam over the September school holidays enriched the lives of a group from Noosa District State High School.

Fifteen students, a lecturer from the University of the Sunshine Coast, the school nurse and her sister, and four Noosa District State High School teachers spent 14 days in Vietnam learning firsthand about the country’s diverse culture, geography, fascinating history, food, religion and its friendly, generous, resilient people. The group also conducted humanitarian work and service learning at a rural school in Cam My, Ngô Quyên Secondary School, located two hours north of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

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THE Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank has welcomed a new staff member, with Debbie Podolczak now on board.

Delighted to be working in the Noosa hinterland having spent more than 20 years living in Cairns, Debbie and her husband were motivated by the desire to downsize and be closer to family. Having spent the past seven years working for Bendigo Bank in the far north, Debbie’s already feeling right at home on the coast and says it’s all about making the most of what our region has to offer with her husband and two dogs.

“Family means a lot to me and it’s great to be closer to them. I’m also a keen lover of sport and a self-professed Sydney

Swans tragic. I’m also passionate about my work and seeing the difference Bendigo Bank branches make where it matters most - where we live,” Debbie said.

In Cairns, Debbie saw more than $1 million going back to her community through a variety of projects.

“Excitingly, it’s a similar story here in the hinterland and I’m thrilled to be working in a branch that gives so much back to its community. My passion for Bendigo Bank and its principals, products and customers is why I come to work every day.

Geoff, Pam, Karl, David, Jo and Amanda have been really welcoming and I’m enjoying getting to know our customers. To be part of a great community and

to be surrounded by enthusiastic and customerfocussed work colleagues is fantastic,” she shared.

Cooroy Community Bank branch manager, Geoff Edwards said Debbie has been a welcome addition to the team.

“Debbie brings with her a great understanding of our Community Banking message and we’re excited to add such a dynamic team member to our branch. We look forward to seeing more of Debbie’s skill set in action as she continues to work closely with our local customers, including individuals, families and businesses.

“As always with the community bank model, the more the community supports us the more we can give locals and real say and share in our future. That’s

(l-r) Geoff Edwards, Debbie Podolczak and Pam Hoens at the Cooroy Community Bank branch this week our message and it’s that simple,” Geoff said.

Locals are invited to visit the Cooroy Community Bank branch and meet with Debbie and the rest of the team to talk about all their

banking needs. It’s located at 36 Maple Street and is open 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. You can also call the branch directly on 5447 7131.

A Steiner School for the Mary Valley?

THERE is a small group of mums in the Mary Valley hoping to start up a new Steiner school and they are seeking expressions of interest.

In 2019 Steiner education celebrates its 100th anniversary.

They (Waldorf or Steiner schools) constitute the largest and fastest growing independent school movement on the planet and are guided by the profound philosophies and indications of childdevelopment by Rudolf Steiner.

There are many features of a Steiner education in

the early years, but most importantly, children are not pushed into academia and abstract concepts before they are ready.

Pushing children too early can suffocate the love of learning. Readiness is extremely individual. There should be no rush.

Like Finland, and many other highly successful educational jurisdictions, formal learning usually starts when the child is 6.

The four foundation senses of touch, movement, balance and joie de vivre need nurturing well in the early years.

Many teachers do braingym work with their children first thing in the morning to harness their will and then direct them into creative purposeful activity. New concepts are introduced in the morning. The aesthetic, artistic subjects receive focus in the middle of the day, and finally “doing activity” features in the afternoon - a three-fold day.

Storytelling plays a major role in the child’s cognitive, social and moral development. Instead of studying texts in the early years, the children pro-

duce their own story books with colourful drawing and writing.

Many learn to read their own writing (drawings) first. Music, poetry, movement, singing etc (ie the Arts) are equally valued alongside more prominent National Curriculum subjects like science, technology, engineering, maths (STEM) and literacy. In fact it is the arts that have the potential to imbed these other subjects more deeply when dealt with at the appropriate age.

The Australian Curriculum and Assessment Au-

thority (ACARA) recognises and has registered a Steiner curriculum from Foundation (Prep in Qld) to Year 10.

New Steiner schools spring up due to the desire and enthusiasm of prospective parents.

If you are interested in the possibilities of a Steiner School in the Mary Valley, please register your interest with Jonathan Anstock (MEd Steiner) jonathan@ teachthechildren well.com.au There will be local talks and meetings in response to community interest.

Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival cancelled THE Rotary Club of Cooroy has taken the difficult decision to postpone the Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival scheduled for 15 October 2017.

“It is with regret and sadness that we have to

postpone the Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival.

Safety is our primary concern and the heat, drought, the slippery state of the mountain track and a high fire risk have created potentially dangerous conditions on

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the mountain,” Bob McCrossin, President of the Rotary Club of Cooroy said.

“The Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival is a major fund-raising event for Cooroy Rotary and it is disappointing that we will

fail to generate money to donate to good causes.

Last year we were able to assist Sunshine Butterflies, a disability support group based in Tewantin, Duke of Edinburgh students at Noosa District State High School, victims of both the

fires in New South Wales and those Queenslanders affected by Cyclone Debbie and many more.”

“We will be keeping the situation under review and hope to be able to plan alternative events in the future.”

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BOUQUET to the Noosa Council, sporting clubs and community organisations for working together to allow those whose tanks were dry to use their showers.

BRICKBAT - A follow up brickbat in last edition about the Kookaburra Sculpture that was removed from Pomona Park. Readers followed the drag marks and it was just dumped in the creek.

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Geoff Edwards, Cooroy & Pomona Community Bank Branches of Bendigo Bank TO improve your business cash flow, you need the period between paying your expenses and getting paid by your debtors to be as short as possible. When you set up a new account, make sure you and your client both agree to the credit terms. This may include discounts for early payment, or interest charged for late payments.

Once these terms are in place, monitor them by communicating with your client so they are always clearly informed of when they are expected to pay and also how late payments will be handled. For example, a three-step process may involve a phone call at two weeks late, a letter of demand at one month, and referral to a collection agency at two months.

If an existing customer is stretching out your terms, you need to change their behaviour. A lot of owners are scared to request prompt payment because they feel they will lose business by being too demanding, but by not doing this, you have actually become part of the problem. You need to assume a more assertive attitude, because once you’ve provided goods and/ or services, you’re working for free until your customer pays you.

However changing behaviour requires a gradual approach. Remember you’re the one who has let them creep out to these longer terms. So, you have to work with them to make changes; you can’t just pull a stick out and start beating them with it.

Call them more frequently, and sooner than you usually would.

For example, if someone is paying you regularly at 90 days, start calling them at

30 days and say ‘The invoice is due, can you please advise when it’ll be paid?’ You don’t want to lose your client by changing your credit terms dramatically, but do explain to them that you need to be paid on time.

If there have been exceptional circumstances that prevent your client from paying on time, find out if what they’re saying is plausible. If they can’t afford to pay the entire amount, develop a payment schedule and be clear on the consequences if the instalment terms are not met.

If you have any questions about your business or your banking, please contact me or any of our team on 5447 7131 or on email at geoff.edwards@bendigoadelaide.com.au.

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What do you get with funeral insurance?

Chad Monroe Certified Financial Planner® of Provision Wealth Management* FUNERAL insurance may give you peace of mind but over time the premiums may cost you more than the funeral itself. Here are a few things to consider before signing up for funeral insurance.

What is funeral insurance?

Funeral insurance is a policy that will give your family a lump sum payment to help pay for funeral and associated expenses when you die.

How does funeral insurance work?

You pay monthly or fortnightly premiums (ongoing payments) for a fixed amount of cover.

Usually you can choose between $5,000 to $15,000 cover which will be paid to your beneficiary when you die.

With funeral insurance, you are not saving for funeral costs but buying insurance to meet those costs at some future date.

Unlike taking out insurance for a car accident which is an unknown event, we all know that we will die sometime. Because you don’t know when you are going to die, you need to think about whether you can afford to pay premiums for funeral insurance for the next 10, 20 or more years.

Funeral insurance premiums increase over time Not only will you need to keep making payments over the years, but premiums are usually ‘stepped’ which means they increase with age and grow over time.

Funeral insurance premiums tend to rise steeply for people over 50 and this can cause people to cancel their policy in the first few years, losing the benefit of premiums already paid.

If the premium payments

become unaffordable and you stop paying them, your policy is likely to be cancelled. You will not get back the money that you have paid towards your policy. Different insurers have different rules, so read the PDS carefully before you sign up.

Read ASIC’s media release on their 2015 funeral insurance report that shows how sharply premiums rise for people over 50 and the types of funeral policies that have high cancellation rates.

What to consider before you buy funeral insurance Before you buy funeral insurance you need to check if it is worth the money: • Weighing up costs and other options - Will you be paying more for the insurance than the funeral will actually cost? Have you considered other options you might have for paying for a funeral?

• Keeping up with premium increases When your premiums increase, will you be able to keep paying them?

Think long term and remember, if you can’t keep up with the payments you are likely to lose all the money you have paid towards the insurance.

How fast will your insurance premium rise?

Your insurance premiums will go up over time. The PDS will tell you if your cover will increase by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or by a predetermined amount - which means your premium will rise to cover the larger amount of cover.

If you don’t want your cover to increase you can usually opt out of this, but you must contact your funeral insurance provider. Always check

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Case study: Alice gets funeral insurance Alice was 58 and still working when she took out funeral insurance costing $20 per fortnight.

She wanted funeral cover so her family did not have to worry about paying for her funeral.

By the time Alice was 71, her premium had doubled and cost her more than $40 per fortnight. It had gone up every year as she aged and to cover inflation.

She struggled to pay the higher premium on her much lower, postretirement income. She also knew it would continue to go up each year.

Alice added up all the premiums she had paid over the last 13 years and worked out that they had cost her more than $10,000.

What is ‘Expenses only’ funeral insurance ‘Expenses only’ funeral insurance means your family only get a payout for the actual cost of your funeral. Like other funeral insurance, you still make regular payments that will increase over time.

These types of funeral plans: • Only cover funeral expenses - You may need to prove the funeral costs with receipt.

• Can be sold door-todoor - Don’t sign up on the spot if someone is selling you this product at your door. Take the brochures and have a think about it.

• Offer you less protection - Laws that protect consumers and their money when buying funeral insurance may not apply to ‘expenses only’ plans.

• Offer you less coverage - Exclusions may apply.

Should you buy funeral

insurance?

There are pros and cons to buying funeral insurance. Here are some key facts to help you decide if it’s right for you.

Pros • Immediate cover with exclusions - You can get cover from day one but most policies only cover accidental death in the first year or two.

• Helps people who struggle to save - It may suit you if you aren’t sure if you can save for funeral costs.

Cons • Increasing premiums Premiums generally go up over time. This means what starts out as a cheap way to pay funeral costs can become very expensive, especially if you are living on a fixed income.

• No refund on premiums you’ve paid - If you can’t afford to keep up the premiums or want to cancel your policy, you probably won’t get back the premiums you have paid.

• Your premiums could cost you more than your funeral - If you live another 5 to 10 years you may end up paying more in premiums that the cost of the funeral. Visit the My Longevity website to work out your life expectancy.

• Exclusions apply in the first few years - As most insurers only cover accidental death in the first 2 years, if you die from a terminal illness in this time you may not be covered. Check the policy’s terms and conditions.

• You don’t get the money right away Sometimes it can take a while for your family to receive the insurance payout to cover funeral costs.

Other ways to cover funeral costs

If you want to make things easier for your family by paying for your funeral in advance, there are other ways to do this.

You could think about getting a pre-paid funeral, a funeral bond, using your superannuation or even saving up for your funeral in a separate high interest savings account. See paying for your funeral for more information on all your options.

If you decide funeral insurance is right for you, shop around and get a few funeral insurance quotes. Then you’ll be able to get the best value for money as policies differ between insurers.

Make sure you feel comfortable paying the rising premiums over time.

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Reproduced with the permission of ASIC’s MoneySmart Team. This article was originally published at www.moneysmart.gov.au *Chad Monroe of Provision Wealth Management 1 Pty Ltd | ABN 44 164 359 568 and Provision Wealth Management Pty Ltd | ABN: 52 149 014 004, trading as Provision Wealth Management, are Authorised Representatives and Credit Representatives of AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited AFS Licence No. 232706 What you need to know: Any advice in this editorial is of a general nature only and does not take into account the objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular person.

Therefore, before making any decision, you should consider the appropriateness of the advice with regard to those matters.

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What is a BDBN? And should you have one?

IF you have any superannuation; then yes. you should.

A “BDBN” or “Binding Death Benefit Nomination” is an important legal document for anyone who has any form of superannuation.

A common misconception is that your superannuation can be dealt with in accordance with your Will.

While that may sometimes be the case, it is important to remember that superannuation does not automatically become an Estate asset.

Rather, who receives your superannuation is determined by the Trustees of your Superannuation Fund.

In the absence of a BDBN and subject to the terms of the Superannuation Fund’s Trust Deed, the Trustee of your Superannuation Fund may (on application) make a determination to pay either the whole or part the your superannuation balance to any eligible beneficiary, including:1. Your spouse (including de-facto spouse); 2. Your children; 3. A dependent; 4. Someone with whom you have a financially interdependent relationship with; or 5. Your Estate.

This means that the person (or people), who end up with your superannuation, may not be the person (or people) you intended.

The advantage of having a valid BDBN is that it does just that. It binds the Trustee of your Superannuation Fund to pay the balance of your superannuation funds in accordance with your nomination.

That way, if you pass away, the death benefits in your superannuation will be paid according to your wishes.

This also means that the distribution is less

likely to be challenged.

Depending on your superannuation fund, your BDBN should be updated regularly to stay valid.

What happens if there is no valid BDBN? Well, in a recent case, a dispute arose between brother and sister over the distribution of their father’s Estate.

Dad had sadly passed away, leaving a valid will dividing his Estate equally between his two children.

At the time of his death, the daughter sole executor of Dad’s Estate.

Daughter was also the sole trustee of the father’s self-managed super fund. Dad did not have a BDBN. Accordingly, Daughter distributed the entirety of Dad’s superannuation death benefit to herself and gave nothing to her younger brother.

Son challenged the distribution on the basis that their Father’s Will clearly stated that his Estate should be divided equally between them.

The Court disagreed and held that, as there was no BDBN, the daughter, as sole trustee of the superannuation fund was entitled to distribute the benefit entirely to herself.

There was no obligation on the daughter to pay the death benefits from the superannuation fund to the Estate to be divided with her brother in accordance with Dad’s Will.

Net result. Son and Daughter still received 50% each of the Estate. but the daughter also received all of Dad’s superannuation.

Probably not the outcome Dad wanted, and a timely reminder to us all to contact our superannuation funds and organise our BDBN’s now.

For more information regarding BDBNs or any other legal matter call SPM Law on 5440 4800.

How is property divided after separation?

No-one needs a lawyer if ex-partners can agree about how property and debts should be divided after separation.

Cooroy Legal Centre solicitor Megan Girvan said parties were free to reach their own agreements about how joint property would be shared after separation and divorce. Such agreements did not even need to be written down if expartners trusted each other to abide by them.

But what happens if parties can’t agree about what is fair?

Ms Girvan said there no single formula used by courts to divide a couple’s property.

“No one can tell you exactly what orders a court will make,” she said. “A decision is made after all the evidence is considered and the court decides what is just and equitable based on the unique facts of your case.”

The general principles applied during a property settlement case are the same for married people and de facto couples.

Ms Girvan said a court would: • work out what property a couple had, no matter whose name it was in, and what they owed; then • look at the direct financial contributions by each party to the relationship, such as wage earnings; and • consider indirect financial contributions by each party such as gifts and inheritances from families; • looking at the non-financial contribu-

tions such as childcare and homemaking; and then • take into account things like age, health, financial resources, a need to care for children and ability to earn.

“Your property settlement will probably be different from others you may have heard about, because everyone’s circumstances are different,” Ms Girvan said.

“Sometimes, what would be fair in your neighbour’s case might not be fair for you.”

Married people have up to 12 months to apply to a court for a property settlement after a divorce is granted, while de facto couples must apply within two years of their relationship breaking down.

“If you do not apply within these time limits, you will need special permission of a court. This is not always granted,” Ms Girvan said.

“If people can’t reach agreement, they need to get expert advice well before these time limits expire.”

Ms Girvan said that dividing property after separation was not a task for the faint-hearted.

“Most people are a bit faint-hearted after a separation, so it pays to seek some guidance early. That way, you have time to negotiate a settlement that is fair and appropriate for you.”

For more information, call Cooroy Legal Centre on 5447 7637.

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VISIT Pomona on Saturday 28 October for the Spring Art Market being held at the Art Gallery between 9am to 1pm.

The market is about promoting local artists, artisans and crafts persons, and giving the public an opportunity to meet with our creative community.

There will be many stalls exhibiting paintings, ceramics, woodwork, handcrafts, jewellery and more, making this the perfect opportunity to buy local art and craft direct from the artist.

Nothing will be priced over $100 and all proceeds go to the artist.

Be entertained by FlashJack, playing a mix of Celtic and Old Time Swing.

Homemade goodies and refreshments will be available for purchase.

On in the Carriage Exhibition Room will be artwork by Lies Donovan titled “Fabulous Fakes” - the official opening of which will take place at 1pm after the market concludes.

The exhibition will run from 27 October to 21 November.

For artists interested in holding a stall, registration forms can be downloaded from our website, or obtained from the gallery, 10 Station Street, Pomona. Ph 5485 2950.

Further details – see www.pomonartgallery.com or follow us on Facebook – @Pomonarailwaygallery

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COOROY RAG Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group

Joyce Cunningham who gave a talk recently with member Lynne Mills

THE committee of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group remains unchanged after the AGM in September with Bev Warner as President, Julie

Kinloch as Secretary and Georgina Day as Treasurer. Other members of the committee have also volunteered for another year and the Group thanks every-

one who keeps the Heritage Centre open and running.

The Centre at 17 Emerald St., Cooroy is now open for longer on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Members will there to help with local heritage and family history questions.

Author of 2 books, Ann Moorhouse will be Guest Speaker at 1:00pm on Saturday 14th October before the monthly meeting.

Her topic, “Turn Family History into a Novel” will interest many budding writers.

A workshop on the National Library of Australia website, “Trove – how to navigate online, tips and tricks” will be held

by Di Rinaldi on Saturday 21st October from 1:00 to 3:00pm.

New members and visitors are always welcome, to find out more phone 5442 5570 or visit www.genealogynoosa.org.au

Find out about Freemasonry SATISFY your curiosity. On Saturday, October 21 at 2pm the Cooroy Queen Alexandra Masonic Lodge (Cnr of Elm & Sapphire Street, Cooroy) is extending an invitation to one and all to a presentation on the history, teaching & structural function of Freemasonry.

Come along and discover the secrets and hidden mysteries of Freemasonry its structure and the influence it has had on history for centuries, where it came from and how it evolved. Freemasonry is the oldest society known to man and it can have a positive influence on your daily life. Families are particularly welcome. Light refreshments provided after presentation.

See us on Facebook – Cooroy Queen Alexandra Lodge.

Seedsaver meeting SEEDSAVERS meetings are an opportunity to share information and experiences on growing food in our gardens in order that we become more self-sufficient. The purpose is to save and exchange seeds and propagating material. We sort and package seeds for our Seed Bank to preserve and pass on our heritage seeds for our future food security.

Bring along seeds to process, cuttings of plants to share, or questions you may have or just come for a cuppa and a chat with like-minded people.

WHEN: the second Thursday of the month (October 12), 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

WHERE: ”Noosa Namaste”, 2 Memorial Ave, Pomona For further info email Sue Anderson at seedsavers@permaculturenoosa.com.au or phone her on 0413 875 769

Orchid Society THE Noosa Orchid Society meets at the Tinbeerwah Hall, Cnr. Sunrise Rd and Noosa Cooroy Road, Tinbeerwah on 1st Saturday of every month at 1pm. All visitors welcome. For more info. Phone Phillip on 5447 7494.

Cooroy CWA Cent Sale COOROY CWA Cent Sales, Saturday 4th November 2017, CWA Hall.

Proceeds going to Cooroy Memorial Hall.

Free admission and a delicious Afternoon Tea will be served. Doors open 12noon, starting 1pm.

Enquiries phone Wendy 54476140.

Aglow - Cooroy Branch COOROY Aglow invites you to a morning tea meeting on Friday, October 20 at 9.30am at the Anglican Church Hall, Corner of Miva St and Tewantin Rd. Cooroy. Title of the Message “Small Things Matter to God”. Meeting will commence with Morning Tea. Entrance fee $6.

Train needs a name

FRIENDS of Mill Place recently purchased a book train for the children’s area. FOMP members regularly fundraise and support activities and events occurring in the Mill Place Precinct and particularly in Cooroy Library. To nominate a name for our book train, please complete an entry form in the children’s area at Cooroy Library. The most popular name will be chosen, with a nameplate being kindly engraved and donated by Cooroy Camphor Laurel. You could win a prize if your selection is chosen. Entries will close soon, so be in it to win it!

Cooroy Library thanks FOMP for this wonderful donation.

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The Kindness Club ‘Operation: Local Heroes’ RECOGNISING the wonderful work of our local Emergency Services (Police, Ambulance, Fire Service and SES) in Cooroy has been the focus of The Kindness Club’s latest project.

Hampers filled with delicious treats, cards and Certificates of Appreciation, and decorated with the children’s drawings, were delivered to our local stations.

A personalised ‘Gratitude Bear’ was included in the hampers as a gesture of appreciation.

A special, local friend of The Kindness Club very kindly donated a generous sum of money for the children to spend on kind deeds. The children discussed ideas at one of their regular meetings and Operation: Local Heroes was formed!

The gifts were very much appreciated by our Emergency Service men and women.

The children were delighted by their surprised reactions and by the kindness shown back to them!

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COOROY RAG Church Notices

Annual General Meeting

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Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper AGM will be on Wednesday October 11th at 5pm, held at the Cooroy Rag Office, Mary River Road - All Welcome

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Cooroy Uniting Church Saturday 28 October 2017 7am – 1pm 51 Maple St (across from Eden)

Annual General Meeting The 2017 Annual General Meeting of the

Pomona and District Meals on Wheels will be held on Thursday, 26th October at 2pm and will be held at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Reserve Street, Pomona.

If you would like to attend, please call 54851777 to advise.

Volunteers Required

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Sunday Church for Everyone!

POMONA FAMILY SERVICE 9am cnr Memorial Avenue and Rectory Street

COOROY TRADITIONAL SERVICE 9:30am cnr Miva Street and Tewantin Road

Anglicans in the Noosa Hinterland Ph: 5485 1218 - Email: coorooraanglican@gmail.com

Sunshine Hospice is inviting volunteers to staff a new roster for its opportunity shop in Cooroy. Income from the charity’s shops go towards the building fund that will establish a purpose built hospice for the Sunshine Coast. Interested persons please contact Carol on 0407 471 583 or the Office on 5479 0881.

What’s On Country Music Concert at the Hall of Fame 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina Sunday 22nd October 1pm to 5pm.

Traditional country, including more upbeat and diverse, toe tapping music with a great band and local artists. We look forward to Kim Cope entertaining us as guest artist. Walk-ups welcome.

Raffle & door prizes, canteen open, free afternoon tea.

Entry $8. Concession $6.

Enquiries 0437191004.

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9.30am SUNDAYS A PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

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mainly music at Noosa Salvos.

Every Wednesday during the school term at 9am.

A fun, interactive, educational half hour music and movement program for under school-aged children and their parents/carers.

Followed by morning tea, playtime for children and social time for parents/carers.

All welcome! $3 child or $5 family.

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Licenced dealer looking to purchase Old China, Coloured glass, Vintage linen & lace.

Silver vesta boxes, Silver pocket & fob watches, any silver items. Old windup watches.

Military items - including medals, badges, photo’s, postcards, uniforms, (not firearms).

Early pre-1940 Australian postcards.

Coins – all pre-decimal coins, florins, shillings, sixpences, threepences, pennies, 1966 round fifty cent coins, world coins, proof & uncirculated sets. Banknotes and Stamps.

Old jewellery including damaged. Old enamel & tin Advertising signs and items, old glass and stoneware bottles, Tobacco Tins, etc.

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Every Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9.30 pm Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall - cost is $ 4 which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Come and be a Spectator, and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome.

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Come and see the best of the best competing in junior, male and female solo, yodelling, bush ballad, etc at the ACMA Annual Festival.

Venue: The Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina Saturday 14th October 2017, 8.30am til late.

Something for everyone – Come along for a great day of music!

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The Black Sorrows @ The Imperial including So Young, Hit And Run, Shape I’m In, Chained To The Wheel, and Never Let Me Go, Joe Camilleri’s music has become part of Australian music culture. As a member of Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons, Joe was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007. Camilleri has shown fans and critics alike that he is a performer with an undeniable energy and love of it all.

In 2014 Joe Camilleri celebrated 50 years in the music business. The release of the highly acclaimed album Certified Blue gave him his first mainstream chart appearance in almost a decade. Certified Blue peaked at #2 in the ARIA Jazz and Blues Chart and remained in the chart for over 40 weeks. 2015 saw the band

Put Friday 20 October in your diary for what will be an epic night when The Black Sorrows take to the stage in the Brewery at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi.

The Black Sorrows have earned the reputation as a dynamic live act. At the helm, Joe Camilleri steers the band through an energetic interplay of solid grooves and well-crafted songs that mix the well-worn ingredients of blues, soul, R&B, gospel, country and even Brill Building pop. Spontaneous (forget set lists) and emotionally driven, Joe ensures that no two performances are ever the same. Camilleri’s mantra is simple: “We come to play and leave the audience feeling exhilarated”.

Camilleri launched The Black Sorrows, a loose band of like-minded musicians, in 1984 following the demise of his seminal band Jo Jo

Zep and The Falcons the year before. From humble beginnings playing inner-city cafes around Melbourne and selling albums from the boot of a car, Camilleri transformed the band into one of the most sophisticated ensembles in the country.

The independently released album Dear Children represented a turning point once CBS/Sony stepped in with a worldwide deal.

When radio picked up the classic track, Mystified, The Black Sorrows really took flight releasing multi-platinum sellers Hold On To Me, Harley & Rose and The Chosen Ones. The Black Sorrows have won the ARIA for Best Band, played sell-out shows across Europe and sold more than two million albums worldwide.

As writer of other milestone Australian songs

tour Scandinavia for the first time in twenty years in support of the release of ARIA nominated album Endless Sleep. The Sorrows’ 18th album release Faithful Satellite saw a 2017 summer tour followed by shows in the UK and Europe.

In keeping with Joe Camilleri’s desire to continually move forward, the latest incarnation of The Black Sorrows is Claude Carranza (guitar/vocals), Mark Gray (bass/vocals), John McAll (keyboards/vocals) and Angus Burchall (drums).

Pre-sale $30 (+ booking fee) through Oztix or at the Imperial Hotel (Ph: 5442 8811) until 4pm on the day. $35 at the door. Doors open 7.30pm.

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Happy 18th birthday to Maddy Epps for the 24th of September. Love to you always Maddy from Mum, Dad, Daniel, Zac, grandma and grandad

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On 23rd September childhood sweethearts Cody and Melissa tied the knot and became Mr & Mrs Christensen, the ceremony and reception was held on their property which they transformed into a wonderland - joined by 100+ family and friends.

Mr and Mrs Christensen want to send a huge thank you to their mums and dads and a special thankyou to their beautiful flowergirls

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New radio station in Cooroy!

Happy Birthday Kristen Crickety love from your family friends xx

Happy Birthday to Nicole Wedge (October 20) From all your friends and family xo

THANKS to the efforts of passionate locals, Cooroy has a new sound on the airwaves. When Neil Westbrook passed away last year, he stipulated in his will that he wanted the older generation around Cooroy to continue to enjoy Christian music and teaching on radio. Thanks to Neil and his son, this is now possible through Vision Cooroy 88.0 FM. The service sprang to life on 13 September and has just come out of its testing period. It complements the service in Pomona, also on 88.0 FM. “We’re excited to be on air in Cooroy and bringing you a really different radio choice,” says Andrew ‘Robbo’ Robinson - one half of Vision’s breakfast team.

“Whenever a new station is switched on, it doesn’t take long before we start hearing from locals how they’ve found it’s engaging and actually is making a positive difference in their everyday life. There’s a lot of negativity about today and we want to bring something positive.

You’ll figure out pretty quickly we’re a Christian station but don’t let that stop you tuning in,” says Robbo.

Vision is about ‘Connecting Faith to Life’ and it achieves this though broadcasting contemporary music, engaging chat, encouraging real life stories, news and most other things you’d expect from a national radio station. Included in the daily line-up are programmes from renowned Christian speakers including Chuck Missler, Ravi Zacharias and Greg Laurie.

“Sometimes when people think of Christianity, they think of something stuffy and out of touch with real life,” Robbo says. “Vision’s not like that—far from it.”

“One of our most popular programmes is Focus on the Family - it offers practical help in an area with such a great need,” Robbo explained. “Many listeners are also fascinated by our regular spoken programmes which address things like events in the Middle East and how they impact all of us.” Vision also features its own hourly news service which is syndicated to many other ‘family friendly’ stations across Australia.

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dining & entertainment Film & Info session Eric Teckel: A must-see for fans of vintage guitar rock

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AMERICAN blues/rock powerhouse and guitar sensation is heading to The Imperial Hotel Eumundi for what is sure to be a helluva gig on Saturday 14 October.

In an era where pedalboards, laptops and samples have become commonplace, Eric Steckel goes against the grain and takes us back to the days when great guitars were played loudly through great amps.

Hailed by many as the top rising star of Blues/Rock, Eric delivers a powerhouse performance that has left audiences in 22 countries (and counting) mesmerized. He brings an energy and passion to the stage that never disappoints and is a must-see for fans of vintage guitar rock.

Eric’s latest studio album “Black Gold” takes listeners on a musical rollercoaster that embodies the human spirit and captures the emotions of daily life.

It’s his most diverse album to date with soft, dynamic blues ballads to heavy, low-tuned rock anthems featuring Eric’s signature guitar style front and centre.

No pedals, samples or drum machines and no apologies for turning it up to 11.

Few young guitarists can improve on Eric Steckel’s impressive resume. Eric’s debut CD ‘A Few Degrees Warmer’ was recorded live in 2002 when he was just 11 years old. It wasn’t long until Eric appeared at the 2003 Sarasota Blues Festival where his powerful set became the talk of the day.

Before the night was over Eric, was introduced by British Blues/Rock legend John Mayall as the youngest guitarist ever on stage with the Bluesbreakers, with whom he later

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toured and recorded with.

Eric spent the following years filled with marquee festival dates and sold out concert tours in Holland, Germany, Belgium and Italy. Throughout his teens and young adulthood, Eric released several critically acclaimed live and studio albums. 2006’s ‘Havana’ was a hit among blues guitar lovers; 2008’s “Feels Like Home” featured the talented Duane Trucks on drums and recalled the 70’s southern rock era and 2012saw the recording of powerful modern Blues record ‘Dismantle The Sun’.

Last year, Eric embarked on a quest to record a fully transatlantic studio album with some of the finest producers, engineers and musicians he knew. This led to ‘Black Gold’ being recorded in both Nashville and Amsterdam. It is Eric’s most successful album to date and a fan favourite.

TICKETS: Pre-sale $25 (+ booking fee) through Oztix or at the Imperial Hotel (Ph: 5442 8811). $30 at the door.

Doors open 7.30pm Imperial Hotel Courtesy Bus The Imperial Hotel’s FREE courtesy bus operates Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm + Sundays from 2pm travelling to Eumundi, Belli Park, Cooroy, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, and Verrierdale. Phone Gary on 0467 414 171 to book.

The courtesy bus service is also available for GROUP BOOKINGS of eight or more up to 30 mins from the hotel To book a group pick-up, call the hotel on 5442 8811 any time throughout the week. www.imperialhoteleumundi.com.au

Undermining Australia

NOOSA Hinterland: Beautiful one day - a coal mine the next?

The powers that be are taking liberty on our land & water, and for the lay person, the process of how this can happen is often unknown. In the interest of disclosure, a Film & Information afternoon will be held on Saturday 28th October, at 2 p.m. in the Cooran Memorial School of Arts Hall.

The film ‘Undermining Australia’ will be shown, followed by discussion. Our beautiful environment is at risk, so let’s keep the Hinterland area safe, clean and protected from coal and gas companies!

Gold coin donation. Tea, coffee, and cakes available.

Supported by local group ‘Cooran Earth Rights’: who work to protect the environment for this and future generations.

Social Ballroom Dancing EVERY Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9.30 pm Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall - cost is $ 4-00, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing.

Come and be a Spectator, and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 5485 2007 for more information, or come and visit.

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THE 2017 charity concert fundraiser for Pomona Family Support will once again feature the highly entertaining bluegrass band ‘Change of Heart’.

This lively five-piece band, comprised of players from around the Sunshine Coast, put on an outstanding performance last year and have been asked ‘by popular demand’ to return and play their toe tapping and harmonious Appalachian style bluegrass.

This is a very authentic sounding band with a great variety of stringed instruments and vocal harmonies.

If you missed this band last year then make sure you don’t miss out this year. Change of Heart will be supported by local musicians Gray and Ann

Liddell and Sunshine Coast violinist Jon O’Brien, who will also make a return appearance from last year’s concert.

Some of Gray’s younger music students will be showcasing their musical skills. Pomona Family Support raises funds for local children to go on a holiday camp - who don’t experience holidays away from home.

The concert commences at 3pm Sat 21st October at the Pomona Anglican Church (opposite PO). Entry of $7 includes afternoon tea. Come along and enjoy a fantastic afternoon of live music and help support our local children. For more information or donations contact Pomona Primary School Chaplain Paulette Gee on 0414 457 451.

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Do you need help to spring into a healthier you?

AT Silver Fitness Studio Cooroy, Sports Scientist Rod Collins has just completed his first SpringFit 21 Day Challenge with some amazing results.

Here’s what one satisfied client had to say: “I think for me personally, I really loved that SpringFit was about more than just losing Kg’s. It put a spotlight on the importance of balance in life; physical, emotional AND mental health. I definitely used Rod’s quote ‘it’s only 10 minutes!’ many mornings when an early alarm dragged me (reluctantly, at first) from my bed, and I was always happy to say ‘I did it!’ afterwards.

“I love that Rod engages his participants to make time to plan, to set measurable goals and ensure we are accountable to him, and to ourselves. Knowing Rod was on ‘my team’ kept me on track.

Feedback was constructive, genuine, motivating and fair.

“The framework set enabled me to pack a ‘tool box’ of useful resources, which I will continue to implement and refer to in the weeks & months that follow; ensuring that I don’t lapse into old bad habits, and remain motivated by new, life-long habits.

“From someone who can be a little bit of a perfectionist, I can

actually see now that I don’t have to be perfect every day. I just have to be good. Thanks so very much RC!” ~ S.Cross The next SpringFit 21 Day Program commences on Monday 16th October, 2017. There are a limited number of positions available for the special introductory price of $150 for new clients including 3 weeks of unlimited, small group training sessions at Silver Fitness Studio, Cooroy.

Rod says the goal of SpringFit is to help clients create a simple, realistic, health promoting daily routine over 21 days. It will help you break bad habits and create a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable.

Rod will provide you with all the support, accountability, education and programs that targets the following key areas: Accountability, Mental Strength, Breaking Bad Habits, Healthy Eating Plan, Daily exercise program - Minimum 20 minutes per day.

“You will love the feeling of taking control of your life through SPRINGFIT as it will give you power and momentum to get real results,” said Rod. If you would like to learn more about SpringFit or Silver Fitness please give Rod Collins a call on 0419 482426 or email rod@silverfitness.com.au

Letter to the editor

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I RECENTLY read an article in the Cooroy Rag in regards to Dr Desh joining the Noosa Clinic. Dr Desh is my mother’s doctor, my sister’s doctor and has now become my doctor. My sister is terminally ill and he goes above and beyond his duties as a doctor to care for her making weekly visits to check on her.

My parents are both elderly and I recently gave up work so I could help them care for my sister. On one of his weekly visits Dr Desh noticed a small black mass on my left shoulder, he made an appointment for me to see him at his surgery to have it removed, it turned out to be a low grade melanoma, I am so thankful for Dr Desh, left untreated the outcome could have been a lot worse.

Dr Desh is a true gentleman, he is extremely caring towards his patients and I will definitely be following him to his new practice.

Janine Gilmour

Dental van at NDSHS Cooroy Campus THE School Dental Van will be arriving at NDSHS Cooroy Campus on Wednesday 11th October and offering free dental check-ups and treatment to all Yr 9&10 students and all CDBS eligible students.

If you wish to access this service you can pick up forms from the School Office at Cooroy Campus. It would be appreciated if forms could be completed and returned as soon as possible as the Van will only remain at the school for a few weeks. Late forms will be accepted but treatment may be offered at next location which will be Cooroy State Primary School.

If you have any queries or would like to contact Dental Staff to arrange an appointment you can call between 8am and 4pm weekdays on ph. 0418 889 478.

Pink October Cooroy event organiser, Carol Christensen, shows the great prizes to be won at this year’s Pink Precinct Fun Trail on October 17 which starts at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre at 6:30am for a 7am start. The prizes include a Longboard Scooter (Under 18s winner) and Fitbit (women’s winner) donated by Fiona Winter Realty and a Fitbit (men’s winner) from Cooroy Future Group.

Dr DESH JAYASINGHE has joined He welcomes all his old and new patients to join him at Noosa clinic Desh is an Australian trained GP with a sub speciality interest in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Desh is an accredited skin cancer physician with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.

Fully trained in cross polarised dermoscopic skin examination and dermoscopic digital photography. Hence a skin examination with Desh will involve dermoscopic imaging of moles.

Having trained in advanced surgical and reconstructive techniques for the treatment of skin cancers that require excising. Noosa Clinic will have a purpose built skin theatre to accommodate such procedures.

Desh also enjoys seeing the full spectrum of general practice as well.

Being situated in a purpose-built medical and professional centre 100 metres from the Noosa Hospital, there is also a pharmacy and imaging department located in the same complex for further convenience.

Noosa clinic has has dedicated male and and female GP’s for all your health care needs. located in Noosaville on the corner of Eumundi Road and Goodchap Street.

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Please visit: noosaclinic.com for more information or phone

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NOOSA HINTERLAND DENTURE SERVICES Call for your free consultation to discuss the various denture options available

• All health-funds accepted • Pensioner Discounts • No referral needed

Make an appointment with Bernd Behrens Dental Prosthetist / Technician Adv. Dip Dp, Dp DT

PH: 5455 3304 Shop 7/1 Diamond Street, Cooroy

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How to help to keep your body happy and healthy every day HERE are some important dietary tips to keep your engine running: Don’t set unrealistic goals and starve yourself. Make changes slowly such as adding a salad to your meal or switching from butter to cholesterol free oil when cooking. If you skip meals, you may find you eat more when you do eat and this may lead to a larger stomach capacity!

Reduce portion size – use smaller plates at home, order entrée size when dining out or split a dish with a friend. Meat, fish and chicken should be the size of the palm of your hand.

Create new eating habits –Eat with others and NOT in front of TV, take time to chew your food as it can take a few minutes for your brain to recognize you’re full.

Ask yourself if you are really hungry and try having a glass of water before your start your meal. Use a small fork; it takes longer to eat, therefore the “full” signal occurs before we finish our meal.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it will give your metabolism a kick-start for the day.

Eat 3 healthy meals daily, with small additional snacks in between to keep energy levels up and boost the metabolism. Some examples of good “snacks” include raw nuts/seeds, fresh/dried fruit, low-fat yoghurt & vegetable sticks with low fat dip.

Fill up on fruit and vegetables – these are the foundation of a healthy diet and should be in every meal. Aim for at least 5 portions per day.

Avoid fruit juice and canned fruit as they have high amounts of sugar.

Water is a vital part of a healthy diet. It helps flush out waste products and toxins.

Try to eat HEALTHY carbohydrates as they provide longer-lasting energy and keep you fuller for longer as they are digested slowly. These include whole-grains, beans, fruits and vegetables, brown rice and wholemeal pasta.

Try to avoid unhealthy carbohydrates such as white flour, sugar and rice; these are digested quickly and cause a rapid spike in energy and blood sugar levels that don’t last.

Dietary fibre is essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system, and makes you feel fuller for longer. Good sources of fibre are beans, fruit and oat products.

Include good sources of healthy fats in the form of omega-3 as they are needed to nourish the brain and heart. Sources include salmon, avocados, nuts and seeds.

Reduce or limit saturated and trans fats.

Saturated fats are found primarily in animal sources (red meat and whole milk dairy products) and trans fats and found in margarines, chips, biscuits, snack food, fried foods, and other processed foods.

Protein is important as it gives us energy and is the basic building block for our growth and energy.

Limit your sugar consumption. Sugar causes rapid spikes in energy that don’t last. Avoid sugary drinks (e.g. Cola drinks) as they can contain about 10 teaspoons of sugar.

Salt should be used sparingly (no more than 4 grams of salt daily — i.e. 1600mg sodium). This will help to avoid fluid retention and bloating and can also decrease blood pressure. Canned soups and frozen meals contain hidden salts that surpass the recommended daily allowance.

Avoid alcohol –contains lots of calories and puts strain on your liver.

And don’t forget to include some fun exercise into your day!

Exercise boosts the metabolism and allows for more calories to be burnt. It is recommended that exercise is undertaken 5 days a week and for a duration of 3060 minutes.

The Australian Heart Foundation recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on all or most days of the week.

This can be accumulated in bouts of 10 minutes or more if more convenient. Exercise can be aerobic (walking, swimming, running, riding, jogging, skipping, hiking etc) or anaerobic (weight training or sprinting).

For more information call into Livelife Pharmacies, Cooroy and Pomona.

health Gut Instinct What is your gut trying to tell you?

A SIGN of a healthy gut is not only good digestion, but also passing regular, formed bowel motions and being free from uncomfortable symptoms. Bloating, intestinal pain, wind, constipation and diarrhoea are all signs of an unhappy gut; one that isn’t working optimally. Even though you are not meant to experience symptoms such as these, many people live with them on a daily basis.

Nutritionist and Naturopath, Jodie Persovic, explains more.

When you consume foods and drinks that are detrimental to health (e.g. processed foods, foods you react to, or alcohol), your gut can become irritated and inflamed, and you may experience uncomfortable digestive symptoms. More than 70% of your immune system is found in the gut; and inflammation is your immune system warning you that these foods may be harmful to the sensitive lining of your gut. Ongoing gut irritation has been linked to the development of many health conditions, such as asthma, allergies, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and autoimmune diseases (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease and multiple sclerosis). It can even impact what is considered your ‘gut-brain connection’ – the part of the nervous system that links your brain with the GIT. In these situations, people may find they experience anxiety and low mood when their gut is out of sorts.

Certain nutrients and herbs can help to heal gut irritation, leading to relief from uncomfortable digestive symptoms, and improving your gut function once more. Herbal medicines include: Boswellia, Slippery Elm, Golden Seal and Marshmallow Root. Specific nutrients for healing the gut include: Glutamine, Zinc, Vitamin A and D. Prebiotic fibres are also important to ensure your bacteria have plenty of food to keep them healthy and functioning well!

Eating plenty of plant-based dietary fibre (found predominantly in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes) is a great way to improve gut health. Fibre promotes the natural movements of your gut, and adds bulk to the stool, helping to keep you regular as well as supporting healthy bowel function. What’s more, the ‘friendly’ gut bacteria love to feed on plant-fibre – however, when they don’t have enough, they can also feed on the protective gut lining, wearing it down and leading to irritation and inflammation. So remember, to keep your gut microbiota happy and well-fed choose from a wide selection of colourful vegetables and fruits, perhaps some chickpeas or lentils, and other plant-based wholefoods every day. If increasing your fibre makes you feel worse, seek advice from a practitioner experienced in gut health.

Good health starts in the gut so make sure you prioritise this vital part of yourself. Remember, even if you are feeling well – make sure to eat a healthy, plant-based fibre-rich diet to keep it that way! Don’t forget to also discuss with your Practitioner which is the best health-supporting probiotic for your needs; or if you are having any gut troubles, how best to get you back to optimal health once more. Listen to the messages your gut is giving you, your ‘gut instinct’. It holds the key to optimal health.

Jodie Persovic is the Principal Dietitian and founder of Nutrition Means. She is also a Naturopath and specialises in a wide range of health conditions. For more information call 0419 668 803, or visit www.nutritionmeans.com.au

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COOROY RAG Immaculate family home

Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 2; Size 792sqm; Price: Offers over $545,000.

Quiet street, nice neighbours, good shopping AND an immaculately kept family home that offers space, all-year-round comfort and value for money. What are you waiting for? At 7 Oak Street, Cooroy, you’ll discover a single level, fourbedroom brick home designed for low maintenance and easy care living in a peaceful close just minutes from the town’s thriving centre. Built nine years ago by Ausmar, the 792m2 property is beautifully presented inside and out. Major pluses include: two separate living rooms, a lovely fenced garden and undercover patio, a place to park a boat or caravan, solar power and town water (a boon in times of drought) and a wonderful aura of calm. There is a cosy, carpeted sitting room off the entry hall where the grandkids, teenagers or Dad can watch their favourite programs and an informal, open plan lounge where Mum or the Chief Cook and Bottle Washer can keep an eye on everyone and enjoy their own TV shows at the same time. The open, airy lounge/dining room/ kitchen area is tiled and temperature controlled by reverse cycle air conditioning and fans. Sliding glass doors open from the lounge and dining room on to the patio where one can hear the tin-

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kling of a water feature and admire a pretty border of broms and fruit trees. The entertaining area is large enough to accommodate both an outdoor lounge and dining setting yet is compact enough to be easily maintained. The laminate kitchen is generous and functional. It features a new electric oven and dishwasher, a gas cooktop and corner pantry as well as breakfast bar. A discreet hallway leads to four carpeted bedrooms. The comfortable, kingsize master opens onto the private patio and comprises a walk-in robe and ensuite with shower and vanity. There are three guest bedrooms (a queen, double and single). All have BIRs and fans and are served by the main bathroom with its deep bathtub, shower and vanity.

There is a separate toilet and laundry and an internal entryway to the two car garage. This house would be marvellous for retirees and those wishing to lock up and leave a house while they travel.

It would also make a happy home for a young family or time-poor people who don’t want the commitment of acreage or a large garden to tend, but still want to enjoy a safe, secure country lifestyle with all the benefits of living in a vibrant hinterland community. Great buying, Contact Kess Prior, 0404 344 399 Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

Stunning home close to Cooroy town centre

Bed 4; Bath 2; Car 2; Size 780sqm; Price: $739,000.

This stunning home was completed earlier this year and has a luxurious feel and high quality fit out. Beautiful decor and generous spaces, plus ‘on point’ hi-tech features to make life just that little bit easier, set this home apart from the rest.

We are talking C-bus wiring throughout the home.

This smart wiring allows for remote WIFI control of all the home’s lighting, ceiling fans and the main bedroom blind from an app that is loaded onto your iPad or smart phone. So clever! Plus, enables the Sonos sound system to play wirelessly through built in ceiling speakers in the main lounge and alfresco area with music from anywhere in the world.

So much to write about with this property, here’s a summary - High ceilings, spotted gum timber laminate floors - Stylish Caesar stone kitchen, 900mm stainless steel cooker, huge win-

dow splash back, 2 drawer dishwasher, walk in pantry - Decadent bathrooms with floor to ceiling tiles - Ducted air conditioning (with Advantage Air control touch pad for ease of operation) - Hall light sensors that activate after dusk - Extra wide hallways and doors, disability friendly throughout - In wall gas log fire place in second lounge - 9 x 3m salt water pool that self manages plus pool cover - Computerised garden irrigation system zoned for different sections to interact differently - 5.2kW solar panels - And there’s room for the caravan!

Almost brand new and on a 780m2 corner block, this home is a cut above the rest plus has a unique setting overlooking picturesque green space/park land. There’s even a footpath close by for an easy walk to Cooroy’s town Centre and local schools, cafes and restaurants.

Contact Jeanette Catalano, 0422 923 851 Hinternoosa.com.au, 5447 7000.

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COOROY RAG Welcome to your New Home!

This Dall Designer Quality home is well positioned in the beautiful town of Pomona and boasts rural views on a spacious 2.5 acre property.

Architecturally designed with open plan living in mind. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 entertainment areas, this brilliant home is ready for someone to call home.

• Four spacious bedrooms all with robes – main featuring his & her Walk-In-Robes • Statement Kitchen with Stone tops and Induction cook top • Open Plan Living, Dining and Kitchen with Raked Ceilings • Covered Entertainment • 2 and a half bay shed with Carport • Beautifully Landscaped yard with sitting areas throughout This property has been built with not a neighbour in sight and

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room for the whole family including all animals big and small.

This property is being marketed for the first time since being built in 2008. Located only 20 minutes to Noosa this property is one you won’t want to miss out on!

Priced at $760,000. Please call Selena Pryde on 0421 208 404 from Raine & Horne Noosa Hinterland for further details, or drop in to see one of our friendly staff at 16a Maple Street, Cooroy or 8 Reserve Street, Pomona.

Much more than meets the eye

Cooroy Town Stunner on 1 acre

Options and opportunities like no other property. The best investment property to come on the market in years.

A 1012sqm block with two street access located in the heart of Cooroy’s business centre.

An immaculate complex of solid 3 & 4 bedroom townhouses featuring open plan lounge/dining, covered entertainment areas and private car accommodation… all four town houses have excellent tenants in place and are always easy to let as the location is second to none. PLUS… potential to spare. The site is zoned part of Cooroy’s business centre, with an unrivalled retail address opposite the IGA on Emerald Street. With council approval, you could convert to much sought-after commercial leasing or a mix of commercial/residential for investment security.

You won’t find another like it ... a property which offers so many possibilities to add value now and grow your investment into the future as the Noosa hinterland continues to thrive.

Call Alisa Wythes on 0415 111 370 to arrange your viewing.

A great example of the contemporary design home that fits into the lifestyle property category.

Abundant sheds and storage with access for vehicles and plenty of off street parking.

The home is an executive family entertainer and the walk to town benefits will make you wish you moved here sooner.

The luxury appointed home will not disappoint and the neutral colours have a calming effect.

Just some of the extras include ducted air, granite tops, pool, extra office, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus powder room.

Massive amounts of storage inside the home also.

Fastidious attention to detail is evident throughout the home and also in the grounds and outbuildings.

The beauty is not only skin deep, this location offers peaceful living on a no through road, easy access to Cooroy village and motorists can hit the highway in no time.

Team Hinterland get excited when homes of this calibre come to the market and we know this one will suit someone perfectly, the lifestyle is what makes living here such a pleasure.

Representing value at $945,000 Call Paul Bielby at Dowling Neylan 0437 346 256 www.cooroycountry.com

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“Absolutely Outstanding Agent”

4 Exhibition Street, Pomona “I have to say that Sam Hargrave is the most professional real-estate agent I have ever dealt with and I have dealt with many over the years. Sam’s attention to detail, follow up, absolute attention to detail along with her amiable personality made the journey of selling our home a most memorable one. I would recommend Sam to anyone wanting to sell their home.”

Chris & Nev (Seller)

“Very Professional” “We had a very good experience working with Phil, he had great knowledge regarding the area and answered all our questions. I would thoroughly recommend Phil and his team as an agent. We were always able to reach Phil and calls were returned promptly. An all round great experience of purchasing a home.”

Helen & Stuart (Buyer)

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Absolute beachfront with income Fraser Island hidaway B&B

6 Bed, 2 Bath, 4 Car Offers over $1,300,000 Incredibly rare freehold beachfront property surrounded by World Heritage Listed National Park offering unparalleled privacy and position.

Live the island lifestyle you have always dreamed of in this fully setup and extremely well maintained duplex style home.

The private top floor and sunny veranda is yours to enjoy, while the self-contained bottom floor is for holiday rentals and sleeps up to 11 guests. Over 80% occupancy rate year-round and largely repeat business ensures a reliable income via a permanent B&B licence. Your guests bring their own linen and food while you provide a unique & comfortable sanctuary. Loved by many families who book in every year, this beachfront paradise is awaiting new owners.

An amazingly beautiful island with giant forests and pristine lakes, Fraser Island one of the world’s top holiday destinations and YOU can live here.

Only a few footsteps to the water’s edge to enjoy great fishing and peaceful Pacific Ocean beach

walks, this is an unrivalled lifestyle few people would think possible.

The current owners are offering a walk in, walk out sale with an extensive range of furniture and equipment. The house is completely solar powered with 40 plus panels and 2 automatic backup diesel generators, all housed in the huge 2 bay shed which comes with everything you will need to enjoy this amazing property.

Unlimited pure underground water and extensive irrigation ensures a year-round supply of fruit, vegies and herbs from the abundant gardens.

Mango, banana, papaw, passionfruit, lemon and red grapefruit are just some of the fruit trees that thrive here and over 50 species of birds enjoy the colourful native plantings in this oasis nestled behind the first sand dune. Incredibly private and peaceful, enjoy the sounds of the ocean and the wind in the casuarinas.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to live the good life, what are you waiting for? Call George on 0477703429 for more info… the ultimate sea change lifestyle awaits.

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Very private 2 acres with family home, guest accommodation + shed

PEACEFUL + POMONA MOUNTAIN VIEW

15 Royal Court COORAN

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3 Offers Over $595,000 5 bed 3 bath 2 car pool 8,878m2 This impressive 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence is everything you could wish for, and more! It’s perfect for the entertainer, or a large / extended family. And, with spacious fully self-contained guest accommodation, it also offers dual income potential.

Built in 2000, this level entry, solid brickand-tile home sits on a fully fenced 8,878m2 (2.19 acres) block. It’s the ideal home for those who love their space and privacy, but still want very easy access to shops, schools and cafes. It’s the best of all worlds!

Approaching the house via the bitumen driveway and electric entry gate, it’s easy to imagine the children, chooks and dogs running around the established gardens.

On hot days you’ll really appreciate the sparkling, in-ground saltwater pool, set amongst the beautiful gardens.

Step indoors and you’ll be impressed. A portico opens to the first of two spacious living areas, with glass sliding doors opening to a covered patio. The second living area, a relaxed dining/family space, incorporates a fabulous open kitchen with loads of bench space and cupboards.

The chef in the family will love the modern appliances, including a new induction

cook top and self-cleaning oven.

This smart home is networked for your convenience, with electricity tariffs wired to take advantage of cost savings for the hot water and pool operation. There’s also a 5kw solar system which covers most of your power bills.

The master bedroom features a lovely ensuite, walk-in robe, and floor-to-ceiling bay windows. All the additional bedrooms have built-ins, and the main bathroom includes a separate bath and shower.

The self-contained guest accommodation includes a living space, kitchen, separate bathroom and even its own private courtyard.

Other features include: ceiling fans, airconditioning, security doors, underground power, and ample water, with 15,000 gallons of storage, plus an additional tank for pool top-ups, fenced billabong with pump, 2-bay Colorbond shed with workshop and storage, plus a chook house and run - and the chooks are included for free!

A rock solid family home with loads of improvements made over the years. You could be close to self-sufficient here if you wished, with the conveniences of town living close-by.

Contact Phil or Sam Hargrave, Hargrave Real Estate on 0417 750 507 or 0425 777 121.

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Peaceful cul-de-sac location - Private front and rear yard Level entry into an open plan living area Master bedroom with walk-in robe & ensuite Carport + lock up workshop Fully fenced rear yard with side access for a shed Fertile usable land – vegetables, fruit trees & chooks Salt water in ground pool Insulation + 1.5 kw solar system

REDUCED TO SELL DEVELOPER WANTS OUT!!

14 & 15 Whistler Way POMONA No. 14: Lot 46 1201m2 - No. 15: Lot 47 1120 m2

OFFERS OVER $199,000 EACH

Last two remaining blocks in Songbird Estate • Private and peaceful location at the end of a cul-de-sac • Mains sewerage, underground power and town water • Walking distance to the village shops & schools of Pomona

PRIVATE 1 ½ ACRES, 3 BAY SHED

Views + cottage + multiple house sites + 2 big sheds on 132 acres

67 KAURI STREET, COOROY 34 Toomey Street TRAVESTON

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OFFERS OVER $189,000

Gently sloping acreage, quiet country lane Large 3 bay colorbond shed with watertank Perfect as a weekender or build a house Most services available, school bus nearby 5 minutes to Cooran with trains & buses Schools, cafes and micro-brewery nearby

FERTILE URBAN OASIS WITH LIVABLE SHED Offers over $1,295,000 3 bed 1 bath 11 car 132 acres How rare is this property? Very! As it hasn’t been offered to the market since 1970!

132.8 acres of prime land; mind-blowing views that stretch from Mt Cooroora to the Mary Valley and beyond, potential profit from possible future subdivisions.

This peaceful, private sanctuary is still within easy reach of shops, schools, restaurants and the coast.

North east-facing, and 600ft above sea level, enjoy your own private 4WD driving tracks, hiking and riding paths, with direct access into the National Park. There are five cleared paddocks for cattle or horses, with steel post / timber rail yards; established fruit trees, including nectarine, Bowen mango, grapes, bananas plus a passionfruit vine, and no shortage of water with 14 dams!

There is also an excellent investment here, with $30,000 to $40,000 of future millable timber and power poles onsite.

You have the choice of living in the original homestead - an immaculate 3-bedroom cottage - or choosing one of the many wonderful home sites, all delivering those

breathtaking views.

The current owners have loved living in the cottage for the last 46 years, but perhaps you’ll rent that out or use it for guests, teenagers or extended family.

The flat land is suitable for RVs, or even bush cabins or cottages for tourism (subject to approval) so there are plenty of money-making options here.

Rounding off the list of inclusions are two large sheds, housing up to 11 vehicles and/ or a mix of farm machinery and tractors.

With a road frontage of more than 1.5km on Pomona Connection road, and 1.3km of boundary fence with the National Park and the football ground, you can be assured of complete peace and privacy.

Yet you are just 5 minutes from the Bruce Highway for easy access north and south.

And remember, with a change to the current Noosa Council zoning and usage plan, future subdivision possibilities could be a substantial earner.

All of this, just 25 minutes from Noosa, Gympie, Nambour, the Mary Valley and the beach.

Contact Phil or Sam Hargrave, Hargrave Real Estate on 0417 750 507 or 0425 777 121.

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Peaceful end of street position Lined & insulated shed plus carport Healthy fruit trees, very fertile soil Lychee, oranges, passionfruit & coffee Water tanks and funky caravan Workshop, gardens and birdlife

5485 2200 Phil Hargrave 0417 750 507 George Andrews 0477 703 429 Sam Hargrave 0425 777 121

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PUMPS & SOLAR

Specialising in Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, New Work & Repairs

• Pressure Pumps • Solar Pumps • Bore Pumps • Pool Pumps • Windmills & Tanks • Irrigation

For a Quality Finish Call Mark

Contact Scott on

0403 264 048

Certified Arb, since 1992

Phone Owen Meekins dip ARB/HORT,LLB

PH: 0409 278 659 DAVE RAYMONT

5447 6832 - 0499 019 887

evanspainting@live.com.au BSA 727850

7A Diamond Street Cooroy

PAINTING

PLUMBING

TREE SURGEON

SMASH REPAIR

Tenzing Tree Climbing Services

No job too big or small Free Quotes

0409 064 871

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QBSA 1129706

• Domestic & Commercial • New & Repaints • Specialising in • Queenslander’s - decks & all timber coatings • Roof painting & restoration • High pressure cleaning

Carrying out all aspects of Tree Surgery & Arboriculture: * Crown Reductions * Thinning * Lifting * Shaping * General Pruning * Felling & Removal * Tree Selection * Consultation & General Advice

PEST CONTROL

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Helping trees live with people

Steve Jackson

TREE SERVICES • • • •

• 2 mtr • 4 mtr • 6 mtr Phone: 5442 5844 Mobile: 0417 786 776 SEPTIC TANK

ALL TYPES OF

SUTTON’S CLEANING SERVICE

Paul Best

Locally Owned & Operated - 30 years Experience

Digital

TELEVISION / ANTENNA

TROPHIES & ENGRAVING

Antenna Installations

0403 219 606

PH: 5447 6477

www.suttonscleaning.com.au

0418 713 244

PLUMBING

SLASHING

Cooroy Plumbing Services

Steve Pont

RELIABILITY is our TRADEMARK All Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Fitting For a fast, friendly & efficient service

Call 5442 6788 After hours & weekends 0418 711 438 QBSA No: 50098

PUMPS

• Engraving & Laser Engraving • Embroidery • Sports Awards/Trophies • Customised Stamps • Name Badges/ID Cards • Promotional Items

• TV Antennas • Tuning and Set up • TV • Recorders • HiFi

PHONE: 5449 8887

Prompt Service PH: 0413 699 572

4/10 Venture Drive, Noosaville sales@noosatrophycentre.com www.noosatrophycentre.com

TELEVISION / ANTENNA

TRUCK HIRE

POMONA TILT & CRANE TRUCK HIRE

Slashing

• Large & Small acreages • Experienced Owner/Operator

For your next Slashing job call Slasher Steve

Cars Machinery Containers

SERVICING ALL AREAS

Stan Kidd

0408 915 124 SLASHING

TILING

ALL PUMP REPAIRS AGENTS FOR • DAB • ONGA Unit 1/25 Garnet St, Cooroy Call Bruce

0408 713 261 Electrical Lic: 70343

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CERAMIC TILING •Floors & Walls •Bathroom Renovations FOR INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS

Phone Dan for a free quote

0418 943 656

QBSA 114273

SALES & SERVICE

5485 1613 0419 780 747

To advertise in the

Bruce Forsyth

COOROY PUMPS

Prompt & Reliable

• FULLY INSURED • 30YRS EXPERIENCE

PHONE & COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

PHONE PAUL

Tree Pruning & Felling Large Trees in confined areas Palm Cleaning or Removal Storm Damage

0419 192 943

Locally owned and operated

Septic Tanks, Grease Traps, Oil Arrestors, Liquid Waste

FREE QUOTES

TREE SURGEON

SOLAR

1 Jarrah St. Cooroy

• Bedroom • Garage • Home Office • Computer Points • Repairs

Mulching Firewood Full Insurance Qualified Advice

0422 868 911

SWIFT SKIPS

PHONE POINTS

• • • •

Brett Gowen

Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah Street Cooroy Q 4563 Fax: 5442 5982 csr@spiderweb.com.au

email: br.paintingservice@live.com.au

Felling Crown Reductions Detailing/Trimming Removals

TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY PH: 5442 6699 EMAIL: advertising@cooroyrag.com.au

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Spikey Echidna crawls into Mary Valley • NEW & USED PARTS • ENGINE RECOND • ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS • CYLINDER HEAD REPAIRS • FULL FITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE • FREE WRECK REMOVAL

PHONE 5447 6033 COOROY MOUNTAIN RD, COOROY

MOTOR TRADERS ASSN OF QLD

Respected LOCALS servicing the Cooroy Community

Cnr Johnson Court & Jarrah St, Cooroy

Phone Tom & Debbie 5442 5088

Sauers Produce & Garden Centre

• FRUIT TREES & TROPICALS • NATIVES & SPECIALITY TREES

• SEEDLINGS VEGETABLES FLOWERS & HERBS

Locally Owned & Operated

BROOLOO artist Sally Luchich loves to think outside the box for the annual Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival.

This year, glass of red wine in hand, she was contemplating her future entry for the competition.

In true Aussie style, she told me how she hated wasting good glass by throwing away the bottles.

“I was thinking of a creating a chandelier, but this was easier, and quicker,” the owner of Sutton Street Studio said.

Her collection of bottles was the result of more than three years of hoarding, and she was prepared to part with it - for artistic purposes!

“The beauty of this scarecrow is that I can reuse the bottles afterwards anyway,” Sally said.

This is her third scarecrow, and she claims the tongue-in-cheek fun of the festival was one of the attractions for her in buying a property in the Mary Valley region.

“When you stop by this scarecrow, drop in to my studio and gallery as well,” Sally urged. “Love my country lifestyle.”

She is just one of many Mary Valley residents vying for a cash prize in the annual festival, which is hosted by Mary Valley Artslink. The Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce came to the party with sponsorship for the 2017 event.

Scarecrows will be on display from now until November 10, with winners announced at the inaugural “harvest dinner” at Kandanga Farm Store.

You don’t have to enter to be a winner either.

There is $50 up for grabs by taking a photo of yourself with as many scarecrows as possible in the Mary Valley between October 7 and November 11. Post the selfies on the Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival Facebook page and hashtag #mvscarecrows You can find scarecrows from Conondale and Kenilworth through the Sunshine Coast hinterland north to Dagun, near Gympie.

The scarecrow map will be uploaded to Google on October 13, so that you can plan your selfdrive tour.

Summer Soccer is back

13 Diamond Street, Cooroy Ph: 5442 5933 Fax 5442 5911

THE Summer Soccer season will commence on Monday October 30 and conclude Frebruary 26.

For ages 15 and up, male and female.

The cost of the competition is $100 for CUFC members and $120 for non CUFC members (this includes insurance coverage), payable in person at the Club.

All players will need to register on My Football Club – under the Cooroora United Summer Social competition 2017/18 to ensure they are covered for insurance.

Trading Hours Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm Sat 8.30am-12.30pm Email: cooroy@sauersproduce.com.au

All players must wear soccer boots and shin pads whilst playing.

How to ensure your spot: Lodge your interest on the Cooroora United FC app – summer soccer tab – fill in your details, or Email your interest to Tony at cooroorafcpresident@gmail.com, or SMS Tony on 0409 897 514.

Spots are limited so hurry! Teams will be selected and then posted on the Cooroora United Summer Soccer facebook page along with the draw.

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Golf: 4BBB Stroke Championship

Two from two for Impact Boxing Academy

SOCIAL PLAY AFTERNOON SPECIAL 7 DAYS - ONLY $15 after 2.30pm Contact Club for MEMBERSHIP DEALS

Myall St, Cooroy 5447 6258 • LAND CLEARING • FIRE ACCESS TRACKS • FENCE LINES • LANTANA INFESTATIONS • TREES & RE-GROWTH • STUMP GRINDING

Doreen Weaver and Jocelyn Rabjohns The 4BBB Stroke Championship for the women at Cooroy Golf Club was held over two weeks. The daily event for the 1st Round was won by Maz Hawkins and Tina Thomas while the daily event for the 2nd Round went to Doreen Weaver and Jocelyn Rabjohns. Doreen Weaver and Jocelyn Rabjohns also won the Championship on a countback from the more experienced team of Muriel Willett and Joyce McKay. Congratulations to all who took part and especially those who managed to maintain their cool for the two weeks.

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Coach Mark Evans with Bryce and Luke Well done Bryce Hegarty, Luke Martin both winning their Challenge Bouts in Brisbane against tough opponents to retain their spots on The Queensland Team to box at The Australian Titles in early November

Sash & Tanya 0412 020 789

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